From 40 to 80 percent, Royal Schiphol Group eyes increase in Maastricht Aachen Airport stake

Royal Schiphol Group (RSG) intends to increase its stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) from 40 percent to 80 percent.

To complete this aim, Royal Schiphol Group has made an offer to the Province of Limburg. With a larger stake, Royal Schiphol Group aims to assume greater responsibility for the further development of MST.

MST has recently positioned itself within the Dutch aviation market as ‘Schiphol’s seventh runway,’ and investing in its cargo handling and airfreight facilities to complement the gateway. Its proximity to the Aalsmeer flower auction and other prominent transport links has strengthened its proposition as an alternative cargo hub.

The province of Limburg issued a statement including the vision for the proposed purchase.

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